Dinner was 90% pre-made tonight – Prosciutto Ravioli with Garlic Infused Butter!
These ravioli blew Ben’s and my MIND. At least that’s what I think he was trying to tell me…it was a little hard to hear him with his face buried in garlic butter.
These prosciutto, spinach and cheese ravioli made with wonton wrappers are pre-made then frozen, boiled straight out of the freezer, then dropped in a butter/garlic/olive oil mixture before heading straight to the face.
THEY ARE SO GOOD!
And, say it with me, easy too! ;) The recipe comes from my girl Giada de Laurentiis and only has 5 ingredients (salt & pepper not included…)
First start by making the ravioli filling, which combines low-fat ricotta cheese, chopped prosciutto, spinach, an egg yolk and salt & pepper.
Next, setup the ravioli assembly station, which includes:
1. Ravioli filling
2. Cookie sheet lined with wax paper
3. Dry cutting surface, such as a cutting board
4. Dish of water + pastry brush
5. Plate of wonton wrappers
Wonton wrappers are PERFECT for making homemade ravioli.
They’re usually in the organic/tofu section of the grocery store and are very easy to work with. The only piece of advice I have is to keep the stack covered with a damp paper towel when you’re not working with them, so they don’t get too dry and crack.
Assembly of the ravioli is next. Simply place 1 teaspoon of filling onto the center of each wonton wrapper, wet two edges of the wrapper with water, then fold over and press firmly to seal the ravioli.
Be sure to press around the filling before pressing the edges shut to prevent air pockets!
Lay the ravioli onto the wax-paper lined cookie sheets and either cook them immediately, or place them into the freezer to freeze solid.
After they’re frozen, package them up in freezer bags and keep in the freezer for 5-6 months, or so. Though I doubt they’ll last that long!
When you’re ready to cook, boil a big pot of water and gently add the fresh or frozen ravioli. Turn the heat down so the water is just barely boiling, let the ravioli cook until they float to the top, then let them continue to cook for about another minute.
The recipe I followed from Giada suggested that I serve the ravioli with oregano spiced butter, but I’ve got a thing for garlic butter, so I melted 1 Tablespoon each butter and olive oil over medium low heat, then added in 2 cloves smashed garlic. This was enough for 15 ravioli which fed both Ben and me.
I let the garlic get golden brown, stirring often so it wouldn’t burn, and turning down the heat when I thought it might.
When the ravioli were cooked, I gently drained them, then slid them into the garlic butter to soak up that sauce.
My mouth is still watering! Garlic infused butter is pretty much the greatest thing ever. A sprinkle of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper completed the dish perfectly.
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Prosciutto Ravioli with Garlic Infused Butter
Description
Prosciutto Ravioli with Garlic Infused Butter is the most simple, yet stunning pasta dish!Â
Ingredients
- 1-15oz container 1/3 less fat ricotta cheese
- 1-10oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed & squeezed dry
- 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
- 2 egg yolks
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 48 wonton wrappers
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
Directions
- Combine ricotta, spinach, prosciutto, egg yolks, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Set up the ravioli assembly station to include: filling, baking sheet lined with wax paper, dry flat surface, dish of water, pastry brush, plate of wonton wrappers.
- Place 1 teaspoon of filling onto the center of each wonton wrapper and wet two edges of the wrapper with water using the pastry brush. Fold the wrapper over and press firmly to seal the ravioli. Press around the filling before pressing the edges shut to prevent air pockets.
- Lay the ravioli onto the baking sheet and either cook them immediately, or place them into the freezer to freeze solid. After they’re frozen, package them up in freezer bags and keep in the freezer for 5-6 months or so.
- If cooking right away, boil a big pot of water and gently add the ravioli. Turn the heat down so the water is barely boiling and cook until the ravioli float to the top, then let them continue to cook for about another minute.
- Meanwhile heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat. Add smashed garlic and let it cook, stirring often so it won't burn. Gently drain the ravioli and slide them into the hot skillet to saute briefly in the garlic butter sauce. You may need to do this in batches depending on how many servings you are making.
- Remove ravioli to a plate and serve.
Notes
Slightly adapted from Giada de Laurentiis
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
Hope 10.11.2011
That garlic infused butter sauce sounds delicious! I never knew it was so simple to make homemade ravioli. I’m going to have to try making some. :)
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Corey @ Learning Patience 10.11.2011
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These look AMAZING….saving this recipe! Thanks!
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Erin @ Girl Gone Veggie 10.10.2011
I LOVE Gossip Girl and RHOBH! I’m so excited to see where the Blair & Baby storyline goes. It better be Chucks! I also can’t stand the new girl on beverly hills, I was in love with the original cast and am hoping the new girls wont taint it too much.
lisa 10.10.2011
I am new to running and live in the desert so have yet to be caught in the rain. I think I would love it though!
Last thing I bought was stuff at the dollar store for boo baskets in the neighborhood.
Can’t wait to try these ravioli, thanks!
Amanda 10.10.2011
I love running in the rain! I completely agree – the rain makes running more tolerable (and enjoyable) for some dang reason, which I can’t figure out either. Almost makes me wish that I lived in a place where it rained more often…almost! ;)
PS. Those ravioli…to die for!
Anita 10.10.2011
I LOVE running in the rain– and I run on a treadmill! But the walk to and from my apartment after logging those miles is so much better with the rain.
I have to admit though, I just love the rain in general!
Stacey 10.10.2011
Most Eligible Dallas is not on tonight – so sad – but it will be back brand new next Monday!! yay!
Lindsey 10.10.2011
Just got done with a Wal-Mart run… bought new pillows and sheets for the bed! :) They were called “spa relaxation pillows” and the sheets are 600 thread count and Egyptian cotton!! They feel so soft… a step up from our 250 thread counts now… !!!! :) Can’t wait to go to sleep!
Lindsey 10.10.2011
I love running in the rain! I have ran some of my fastest times in the rain! Just gets your mind off of anything that might not be fun about it!
Rachel 10.10.2011
I don’t like getting caught in the rain at all.
The last thing I bought was lunch for my son and I. My husband bought me an ice cream maker this evening. :)
Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef 10.10.2011
i’m like you–hate being out/caught in the rain, but love running in it. :)
Jen 10.10.2011
So sad – Most Eligible Dallas is not on tonight! GAH! We’re going to have to wait a week so see if Courtney and Matt finally hook up after all?!! ;-)
dana828 10.10.2011
Sadly the last thing I bought was McD’s for my family last night…because we had a crazy busy day, it was 7:00 by the time we got out of swim practice, and Hy Vee was out of rotisserie chickens. The nerve!
Sara 10.10.2011
Yep, getting caught running in the rain is an amazing feeling! As long as it’s not too cold out…
The last thing I bought was a buttercup squash from the local veggie stand. Don’t know what I am going to do with it yet, but I am excited to try a new squash :)
ktlovespie 10.10.2011
Groceries!
Cereal, milk, lunchmeat. Boring staples mostly.
colleen 10.10.2011
Love running in the rain – a light rain that is. The last thing I bought was milk yesterday. Somehow we go through milk like it is water.
Lana 10.10.2011
I LOVE running in the rain. I live in Oregon so most of my runs have a good measure of rain with them. I had my first drenching, wet run of the season. Loved it :0)
Angela @ PattycakesnPancakes 10.10.2011
The last thong I bought was a baby stroller for my monkey and me. Cyber sales rock!!!
kathleen @ the daily crumb 10.10.2011
i absolutely will not run in the rain. i don’t mess with the elements… none of ’em!
the last thing i bought was flowers for my dinner table! we had family over tonight and i needed to spruce up the house :)
Amber @ Busy, Bold, Blessed 10.10.2011
I like running in the rain too! Makes me feel like a bad ass ;) Those ravioli look delish! Garlic = yum! The last thing I bought was some produce at the local farmer’s market!